Anti-Plagiarism Policy

1. Introduction

The Indonesian Climate Justice Review is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical scholarly publishing. Plagiarism, in any form, is considered a serious violation of publication ethics because it undermines scientific integrity, intellectual property rights, and public trust in academic research.

The journal applies a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and all forms of unethical appropriation of intellectual work. All submitted manuscripts must represent original work and must properly acknowledge the contributions, ideas, data, words, and materials of other authors.

This policy applies to all manuscripts submitted to ICJR, including research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, case studies, policy analyses, and special issue submissions.

2. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the use of another person's ideas, words, data, results, images, concepts, or intellectual contributions without appropriate acknowledgment or citation.

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

2.1 Direct Plagiarism

The reproduction of words, sentences, paragraphs, or substantial parts of another work without quotation marks, citation, or proper acknowledgment.

2.2 Mosaic Plagiarism

The combination or modification of copied phrases, structures, or ideas from multiple sources without appropriate attribution.

2.3 Paraphrasing Plagiarism

The rewriting of another author's ideas, arguments, or findings without proper citation, even when the wording has been changed.

2.4 Self-Plagiarism

The reuse of substantial parts of an author's previously published work without appropriate disclosure, citation, or justification.

Examples include:

  • Republishing the same manuscript in different journals.

  • Reusing large sections of previously published text.

  • Republishing identical research findings without transparent disclosure.

2.5 Translation Plagiarism

The translation of previously published material into another language without proper citation and acknowledgment.

2.6 Data and Image Plagiarism

The unauthorized use of another researcher's datasets, figures, tables, photographs, illustrations, or visual materials without permission and citation.

2.7 Idea Plagiarism

The use of another person's original concepts, theoretical frameworks, methodologies, or research approaches without acknowledgment.

3. Similarity Screening Process

All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo plagiarism and similarity screening before entering the peer-review process.

The screening process is conducted using recognized plagiarism detection tools to identify:

  • Similarity with previously published literature.

  • Duplicate publication.

  • Unattributed text overlap.

  • Improper citation practices.

Similarity checking is conducted:

  • During initial editorial screening.

  • During revision stages when necessary.

  • Before final acceptance and publication.

The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board have full authority to evaluate similarity reports and determine whether further action is required.

4. Similarity Threshold

The journal does not determine acceptance solely based on a numerical similarity percentage. Similarity reports are evaluated qualitatively by considering:

  • The location and context of matching text.

  • The originality of the manuscript.

  • Proper citation and referencing practices.

  • The nature of overlapping materials.

As a general guideline:

  • Manuscripts with minor similarity resulting from common terminology, references, methodological descriptions, or properly cited quotations may proceed to review.

  • Manuscripts with substantial unattributed overlap may be returned to authors for correction or rejected.

The final decision regarding plagiarism concerns rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

5. Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal must:

  • Ensure that submitted work is original.

  • Properly cite all sources.

  • Clearly distinguish their own ideas from those of others.

  • Obtain permission for copyrighted materials where necessary.

  • Avoid duplicate submission and redundant publication.

  • Disclose any previous dissemination of related research.

  • Verify the originality of the manuscript before submission.

Authors are fully responsible for any plagiarism or unethical use of intellectual materials in their manuscripts.

6. Editorial Responsibilities

The Editorial Team shall:

  • Conduct plagiarism screening fairly and consistently.

  • Maintain confidentiality of similarity reports.

  • Evaluate suspected plagiarism objectively.

  • Provide authors with opportunities for clarification when appropriate.

  • Take corrective action when plagiarism is confirmed.

Editors shall not ignore evidence of plagiarism regardless of the author's reputation, institutional affiliation, or publication history.

7. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers who identify possible plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical reuse of materials should immediately notify the editor.

Reviewers should:

  • Maintain confidentiality.

  • Provide evidence or references supporting their concerns.

  • Avoid making personal accusations against authors.

8. Actions Against Plagiarism

The actions taken by the journal depend on the severity and circumstances of the case.

Possible actions include:

Minor Similarity Issues

Examples:

  • Missing citation.

  • Incorrect paraphrasing.

  • Limited textual overlap.

Actions:

  • Manuscript returned for correction.

  • Authors required to revise citation and attribution.

Moderate Plagiarism Issues

Examples:

  • Significant unattributed sections.

  • Improper reuse of previous work.

Actions:

  • Manuscript rejected or major revision required.

  • Authors may be required to provide clarification.

Serious Plagiarism or Research Misconduct

Examples:

  • Extensive copying.

  • Data plagiarism.

  • Fabricated attribution.

  • Duplicate publication.

Actions:

  • Immediate rejection.

  • Retraction if already published.

  • Notification to relevant institutions where appropriate.

  • Restriction on future submissions.

9. Plagiarism After Publication

If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the journal will conduct an investigation following internationally recognized publication ethics procedures.

Depending on the severity, the journal may:

  • Publish a correction notice.

  • Issue an expression of concern.

  • Retract the article.

  • Notify relevant institutions or stakeholders.

Retraction notices will remain permanently linked to the original article to maintain transparency.

10. Artificial Intelligence and Plagiarism Prevention

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools does not exempt authors from responsibility for originality and academic integrity.

Authors must ensure that:

  • AI-generated content does not reproduce copyrighted or unpublished materials.

  • AI-assisted writing is properly disclosed according to the journal's Generative AI Policy.

  • AI tools are not used to conceal plagiarism or generate misleading academic content.

AI-generated text that reproduces existing sources without proper attribution will be treated as plagiarism.

11. Ethical Commitment

The journal is committed to protecting academic integrity by ensuring that every published article represents original, transparent, and ethically conducted scholarship.

The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics standards and continuously improves its editorial practices to prevent plagiarism and promote responsible research communication.